M.D. degree or equivalent

Completion of residency in Psychiatry

Knowledge of psychiatric practices in a variety of clinical, teaching, and research environments, as well as a demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.

Board eligible/board certified in Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association

Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible Physician – Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Preferred experience includes previous experience in providing psychiatric services, as well as experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.

This position will be instrumental to expand inpatient physician coverage on the Behavioral Health Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital and to provide backup coverage for consultation-liaison and Emergency Department psychiatric care at Good Samaritan and Chandler hospitals. In addition this faculty position may provide backup clinical coverage and resident supervision for the Empath Unit located on the campus of Eastern State Hospital. This program will help create a 24-hour coverage model multiple locations to increase access to psychiatric consults and care throughout the hospitals and Emergency Departments. This position will help provide a proactive consult for patients by placing psychiatrists in medical units throughout the two hospitals for early identification and intervention for behavioral disorders, substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric conditions.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists’ Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice.

The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benets package including health, dental, and insurance benets, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benets, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement. In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related elds across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work.

If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.

To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit a CV and cover letter along with application. Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of the department.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.